Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Waynesville is a small town in Indiana with a population of 113. Residents earn $45,787 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Waynesville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Waynesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Waynesville is $45,787, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Waynesville is $134,500, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Waynesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches, including 16.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,787 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,265 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,411 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,767 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,119 |
| County GDP | $9,284M |
| Restaurants | 168 |
| Healthcare | 242 |
| Retail | 293 |
| Manufacturing | 136 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,448 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.31% |
| Commute Time | 15.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.9% |
| Census Median | $134,500 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,448 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.31% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,281/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 242 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.3 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,413/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1129°N, 85.8910°W |
| County FIPS | 18005 |
Winner: Republican by 27.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,413/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 65.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 242 |
| Restaurants | 168 |
| Retail Stores | 293 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 15.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.9% |